In this B&H Event Space video, photographer Lester Lefkowitz shows you how to get in close, closer and really close, to capture the wonderful details and never-ending curiosities of both natural and man-made objects. While presenting a mix of photographs and diagrams to illustrate important technical concepts, Lefkowitz discusses magnification ranges, various optical and mechanical methods for getting close, issues of critical focus and depth of field, techniques for camera support and vibration control, various lighting methods (available, flash, and incandescent) and the role played by software to enhance images and overcome pre-digital limitations. To aid in revealing such an invisible universe of beauty, fascination, and intrigue, he covers the many different accessories—bellows, teleconverters, extension tubes, close-up lenses, focusing slides, copy stands, tripods, remote releases, and more—that will allow you to work at a scale not readily captured with conventional gear. After watching, you will be inspired to plunge into the macro realm, and explore such hidden marvels for yourself.
